Liturgies this week Saturday
Feb 2
5:15 p.m.
James, Jane and Michael O’Flaherty
Sunday
Feb 3
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
Intentions of Jamie Douglas and Family
Tuesday
Feb 5
7:00 p.m.
Walter Brennan
Wednesday
Feb 6
9:30 a.m.
Intentions of Lauretta White (school present)
Thursday
Feb 7
9:30 a.m.
Theresa Turner
Friday
Feb 8
9:30 a.m.
Wayne Murray
Saturday
Feb 9
5:15 p.m.
John and Marie Boulous
Sunday
Feb 10
9:30 a.m.
John Taylor
11:00 a.m.
Members of the Parish
All servers welcome in the Sanctuary at all Liturgies The Rosary is prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Mass, Tuesday to Saturday before Mass.
Our Lady of Lourdes Patronal Feast Day, February 11
O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfort to the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings. Cast upon me a look of mercy. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, where you dispense your favours; and already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. I come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the granting of my requests. (name request) Through gratitude of favors, I will endeavor to imitate your virtues that I may one day share your glory. Amen Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Amen (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.)
Knights of Columbus
1st Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass, Grand Knight – Wayne Willfang Catholic Women’s League 2nd Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass - Viktoria Barnes, President Parish Council Sean Gazeley, Chairperson Property Committee
Richard Hoffman, Chairman
Legion of Mary
Tues. 9:30 a.m. Parish Meeting Room
Our Lady’s Mom and Tots Junior Liturgy Partners in Mission Food Donations Choir Practice
Each Wed. coffee and playtime 10 - 11am 9:30 a.m. Mass Food to be received 3rd week each month
Secretary’s Office Hours
Mon. – Thurs. 9 to 12 noon
Thursdays at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Save the Date – Fundraising Bus Trip – Dear Evan Hansen, June 12, Toronto, details to follow.
Mass Intentions Please contact the parish office if you wish to arrange announced Masses for the coming months.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish CWL
The membership drive is continuing. If you would like to join and/or would like to renew, place $20.00 into an envelope with your name, address, phone number and email. Address it to the CWL (membership) and put it in the collection basket at the next Mass you attend. Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12 after the 7 p.m. Mass. All are welcome. We continue to receive donations of new socks, mittens and gloves that will be passed along to local shelters and hospital emergency rooms.
Archdiocesan Celebration of the Rite of Election and Rite of Calling
Baptized Candidates to Lenten Renewal On Sunday, 10 March at 4:00pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Archbishop O’Brien will celebrate the Rite of Election with Catechumens from the Archdiocese of Kingston. After the testimony of their sponsors, pastors and team members, the Archbishop will publicly declare the Church’s approval of these catechumens, now called “Elect” for the Easter Sacraments. At the same celebration, all Baptized Candidates seeking full communion with the Catholic Church will be called to Lenten renewal. All parishioners are welcome to attend this special event and to support our new brothers and sisters in faith. Refreshments will be served at St. Mary’s Parish Centre.
The Knights of Columbus Council 7224 will be recruiting new members to our organization this weekend. Current members will be available to provide you with information brochures outlining the benefits available through membership as well as answer any of your question. If you wish to have more in-depth discussion or additional information please contact George Iori (613-539-4252).
Organ Scholarships Available for Parish Musicians The Royal Canadian College of Organists-Kingston Centre offers scholarships for talented pianists of all ages who would like to be introduced to, and/or develop their playing skills on the pipe organ. Scholarships provide 10 hours of free organ lessons with a qualified instructor. The Kingston Centre receives financial support for these scholarships from the National RCCO office, local individuals and churches, and raises funds by sponsoring centre events. Each student has the opportunity to play in the student concert in late-winter and is invited to attend all local RCCO events. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston is sponsoring one these scholarships and encouraged you to apply. The application deadline is March 31. Auditions will be held for qualified applicants in April. Application forms and more information at www.rcco-kingston.ca or contact scholarships@rcco-kingston.ca or call the Liturgy Office at 613.548-4461. Bus Trip from St. Mary’s Cathedral to the “Lift Jesus High Rally”
in Toronto on Sat., March 2, The theme of this year’s rally is “ HOPE IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING.” Keynote speaker is Fr. Mark Goring, CC. Bus leaves St. Mary’s Cathedral at 5 am and will stop for pickups in Napanee, Belleville and Trenton. Returning to Kingston by approximately 9 pm. Cost of round trip transportation (dinner not included) is $70. Tickets to the rally are available (Adults $25, Youth $15). For more information or to reserve tickets and bus seating, contact Ann Lyng at 613-546-5521 Ext 5 or at alyng@cogeco.ca
Sacraments Liturgical Assignments are posted on the bulletin boards and on the parish website Holy Communion to those in the Parish who are not well enough to come to Sunday Mass, please contact Sandra Belanger: 613-384-1489. Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 4:30-5:00 p.m., daily before Mass, and by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: by appointment Sacrament of Marriage: Arrange 6 months in advance. Pre-marriage course required Sacrament of the sick: as needed. Call the parish office.
New Life Group Meeting
Are you, or someone you know, experiencing the trauma of a Separation and/or Divorce? Where do you turn for help? Come to the New Life Group Meeting: a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings: February 5: Queen’s Family Law Clinics: What We Do & Who We Help: Speaker and February 19: Let’s Talk: solutions to Daily Concerns, Group Facilitated. 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Francis J. Spence Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Road, Kingston, (613) 548-4461. All faith denominations are welcome.
Blessed Sacrament Parish Bus Trip to Ottawa to see
Connor McDavid and the Oilers play the Senators on Thursday, February 28th. $100 each. Bus leaves Amherstview at 4 pm. For tickets call Blessed Sacrament at: 613-389-2009 Providence Spirituality Centre, to register call 613-542-8826 Lenten Guided Retreat: “Jesus Way of Compassion” Fri. Mar. 8, 7 pm until Sun. Mar. 10, 1 pm $165.
Lenten Day of Reflection “Listening to Your Lenten Landscape” Mon. Mar. 18, 9 am to 3 pm. $25. Details on the bulletin board.
Futher information and events – see webpage.
Liturgical Assignments February 9/10
5:15 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Lectors
S. Smith
J. Mulvihill
V. Barnes
E.M.
S. Smith P. Glancy
J. Mulvihill S. Belanger
V. Barnes L. Deschamps
Gifts
P. Noonan Volunteer
E. Maglunob T. Maglunob
M. Dunlop Volunteer
Ushers
R. Hoffman Volunteer
J. MacIntyre Volunteer
R. Vanderhelm Volunteer